North Shore Home Guide

Our blog is where we share resources for buyers and sellers alike to make the moving process as easy as possible. We cover topics including market updates, neighborhood guides, and more! Our goal is to help you with every step of the buying or selling process. Check out our latest posts, and if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover, let us know!

Resources for Buyers and Sellers

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When is the best time of year to sell your house?

When is the best time of year to put your house on the market? February? Maybe June? Let’s dig into the data to find out. There are many different ways to look at this question, but in this post, I want to understand at what time of year sellers get the most money for their homes while also generating the most amount of interest from buyers.

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What to Look for at an Open House as a Buyer

Open houses are a key part of the home-buying process. But when you’re visiting an open house, what should you look for? And how can you make the most of your time at an open house so you can find the home that’s right for you?

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How to Find Homes Before They Hit the Market in Chicago

If you’re looking to buy a house, private listings can make all the difference in finding your dream home. If you’re not looking at private listings, you’re missing inventory and you’re already late to the game. In this article, we’ll look at what private listings are, and why they matter in your search for a home.

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Market Updates

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December 2023 Market Update: New Trier Township Real Estate

In Chicago’s North Shore housing market, we’re seeing some interesting data that comes as a direct result of increased federal interest rates. During the pandemic, interest rates were at a historic low. In the spring of 2022, the Federal Reserve began raising rates in an effort to ease inflation and slow down the market. Now, we’re clearly seeing the impact, and it may surprise you!

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New Trier Township Real Estate Market - 2021 Recap

New Trier Township includes Wilmette, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Glencoe, and parts of Northfield and Glenview. There are about 21,000 housing units and 57,000 residents within New Trier. In this video, we recap the 2021 market for all of New Trier and look at how the year shaped up for both buyers and sellers.

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Wilmette Real Estate Market Update - November 2021

Looking to buy or sell a home in Wilmette? The housing market was on fire in 2021, especially here in Chicago’s North Shore. In this video, we’ll give you a recap of Wilmette’s housing market for 2021 and share some tips for those considering selling their home in the current market

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